How your saved activity is used

For more information about how Google treats search queries generally, see the Privacy Policy FAQ.

How Web & App Activity works when you’re signed out

Your search and ad results may be customized using search-related activity even if you're signed out. To turn off this kind of search customization, you can search and browse privately. Learn how.

Browser history

In the Activity controls page, you can also check the box to "Include Chrome browsing history and activity from websites and apps that use Google services." When this box is checked, you can control whether activity from your device is saved.